Matthew 23:6

and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

James 2:1-4

My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

Proverbs 25:6-7

Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, And stand not in the place of great men:

Matthew 20:21

And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.

Mark 12:38-39

And in his teaching he said, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have'salutations in the marketplaces,

Luke 11:43-54

Woe unto you Pharisees! for ye love the chief seats in the synagogues, and the salutations in the marketplaces.

Luke 14:7-11

And he spake a parable unto those that were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief seats; saying unto them,

Luke 20:46-47

Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts;

Romans 12:10

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

3 John 1:9

I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

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